Thoughts

Some interesting media issues posted by Jim Underwood, former Adjunct Instructor, Communication Department, Flagler College, St. Augustine, FL. Many posts are by former students in his Introduction to Mass Communication class.

Thursday, April 11, 2013

New Mexican Barbie Dolls Stirs Up Controversy

The newest Mexico Barbie doll has been criticized already and not because of how it looks, but what it comes with. The doll accessorizes with a Chihuahua and a passport and this is causing an uproar from those who find it insensitive.

Do you think Mattel, the company that makes Barbie dolls, went to far this time?


http://www.upi.com/blog/2013/04/11/New-Mexican-Barbies-chihuahua-and-passport-stir-up-controversy/4061365680379/

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